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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.53, 150.68 and 46.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.53, 150.68 and 46.35 is: 69.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.53 : 150.68 = 46.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.53/150.68 = 46.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.53x = 150.68 × 46.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.53x = 6,983.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,983.79/100.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.47

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